TL;DR
- Male Frillish available as Research Breakthrough reward throughout April
- Complete seven daily stamps to unlock breakthrough encounter
- Five task categories: catching, battling, throwing, social, and evolution
- Rare rewards include Gible, Spinda, and Mega Energy
- Strategic task selection maximizes rewards and efficiency
Trainers can now access the refreshed April Field Research lineup in Pokemon Go, featuring new objectives and valuable rewards to pursue throughout the month. The standout attraction this period is the male Frillish, an exclusive Water/Ghost-type Pokemon available as your Research Breakthrough prize.
To secure your Frillish encounter, you’ll need to accumulate seven Field Research stamps by completing at least one task daily over a week. Your progress carries forward from previous months, so if you completed tasks in March, you’ll have fewer stamps remaining to earn this breakthrough.
Field Research assignments differ from Special Research quests by being randomly distributed at PokeStops and Gyms. When spinning a Photo Disc, you’ll receive one random task from the current pool, with completion rewards ranging from Pokemon encounters to essential items like berries and various Poke Ball types.
April promises substantial activity beyond Field Research, with Community Day featuring Snivy on April 11 and weekly Monday bundles containing free Remote Raid Passes. Strategic planning helps maximize these concurrent events.
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 5 Pokemon with Weather boost | Poliwag or Vulpix encounter OR 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Catch 10 Pokemon with Weather boost | 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
| Catch 5 Grass-type Pokemon | Chikorita encounter |
| Catch 5 Ground-type Pokemon | 1 Max Potion |
| Catch 5 Pokemon | Nidoran (F) or Nidoran (M) encounter |
| Catch 10 Pokemon | Magikarp encounter OR 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Catch 10 Normal-type Pokemon | 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
| Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokemon | Loudred encounter OR 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
| Catch a Dragon-type Pokemon | Dratini encounter OR 1,500 Stardust, 3 Rare Candies, 2 Gold Razz Berries, or 10 Ultra Balls |
| Catch a Ditto | 1,500 Stardust, 3 Rare Candies, 2 Gold Razz Berries, or 10 Ultra Balls |
| Field Research Tasks | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Win a Raid | Ferroseed encounter |
| Win 5 Raids | Aerodactyl encounter |
| Win a level 3 or higher Raid | Kabuto or Omanyte encounter |
| Defeat a Team Go Rocket Grunt | Stunky encounter |
| Battle in the Go Battle League | Oddish or Bellsprout encounter |
Weather boost tasks provide excellent opportunities during active weather conditions, while type-specific catches work well in biomes where those Pokemon naturally spawn. The Dragon-type and Ditto challenges remain among the most difficult but offer premium rewards. For raid-focused tasks, coordinate with local players to tackle higher-level raids efficiently.
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Make 3 Great throws | Gastly, Anorith, or Lileep encounter OR 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Make 5 Nice throws | Voltorb encounter OR 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Make 3 Nice throws in a row | 500 Stardust, 2 Pinap Berries, 5 Great Balls, or 2 Ultra Balls |
| Make 3 Great throws in a row | Onix encounter OR 1,000 Stardust, 1 Rare Candy, 9 Razz Berries, 3 Pinap Berries, 10 Poke Balls, or 5 Ultra Balls |
| Make 3 Great curveball throws | 1,000 Stardust, 1 Rare Candy, 9 Razz Berries, 3 Pinap Berries, 10 Poke Balls, or 5 Ultra Balls |
| Make 3 Great curveball throws in a row | 1,500 Stardust, 3 Rare Candies, 2 Gold Razz Berries, or 10 Ultra Balls |
| Make 5 Great curveball throws in a row | Spinda encounter |
| Make an Excellent throw | 500 Stardust, 2 Pinap Berries, 5 Great Balls, or 2 Ultra Balls |
| Make 3 Excellent throws in a row | Gible encounter |
| Make 5 curveball throws in a row | 500 Stardust, 6 Razz Berries, 2 Pinap Berries, or 5 Great Balls |
| Make 2 Nice curveball throws in a row | 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
Throwing tasks require precision but offer some of the month’s most valuable encounters. The ‘in a row’ challenges reset if you miss a throw, so practice on common Pokemon first. Gible remains the most sought-after reward from throwing tasks, requiring three consecutive Excellent throws.
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Earn 5 Hearts with your Buddy | Cubone encounter |
| Give your Buddy 3 treats | 1 Sunstone |
| Trade a Pokemon | Wurmple encounter |
| Send 3 gifts to friends | Bunnelby encounter |
| Field Research Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Evolve a Pokemon | Eevee encounter |
| Power up Pokemon 5 times | Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle encounter |
| Power up Pokemon 5 times | 10 Beedrill Mega Energy or 10 Venusaur Mega Energy |
| Power up Pokemon 10 times | 20 Venusaur Mega Energy or 20 Blastoise Mega Energy |
| Spin 10 PokeStops or Gyms | 200 Stardust, 3 Razz Berries, 1 Pinap Berry, or 5 Poke Balls |
| Take a snapshot of a Grass-type Pokemon | Bulbasaur encounter |
| Use an Incense | Onix encounter |
Social tasks encourage daily interaction with game features. The Sunstone reward from buddy feeding tasks is particularly valuable for evolving specific Grass-type Pokemon. Mega Energy tasks help build your mega evolution roster efficiently.
Maximize your April Field Research efficiency with these professional strategies. Prioritize tasks that align with your daily gameplay – if you regularly raid, focus on raid-related research. For catching tasks, visit areas with high Pokemon density to complete multiple objectives simultaneously.
Common Mistakes to Avoid: Don’t waste premium items on low-value tasks. Save Incense and Star Pieces for when you can complete multiple research objectives during their activation period. Avoid attempting difficult throw challenges during server instability or when Pokemon have erratic movement patterns.
Time management is crucial – complete one Field Research task daily to maintain stamp progress while working on longer-term objectives. The Weapons Unlock strategies from other games apply here: focus on high-value targets first.
For advanced optimization, stack similar tasks. If you have multiple catching challenges, use a Lucky Egg and Star Piece to maximize experience and Stardust gains. The Class Guide principles of role specialization can help you decide which task categories to prioritize based on your playstyle.
Action Checklist
- Complete one Field Research task daily to maintain stamp progress toward Frillish
- Focus on weather-boost catch tasks during active weather conditions
- Practice throwing skills on common Pokemon before attempting ‘in a row’ challenges
- Coordinate with local players for raid-related research tasks
- Claim weekly Monday bundles for free Remote Raid Passes
- Use the Complete Guide approach: document your progress and adjust strategies weekly
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